Stop Trans-ing Our Kids!

Introduction

Something has gone terribly wrong in our society. Children—who should be the most protected and cherished among us—are being caught in the middle of an adult debate about gender and identity. Instead of receiving patient guidance and loving care, they are often rushed into medical pathways that promise freedom but deliver pain, regret, and irreversible loss. Our kids are the ones losing, and unless we face the truth, their futures will continue to be sacrificed on the altar of ideology.

This is why we must say clearly and without apology: Stop trans-ing our kids. Childhood is a season of discovery, not a season for irreversible choices. Our culture is experimenting on its children, and it is time to stand up and draw a line.

The Fragility of Childhood Decisions

One of the most repeated claims today is that children know their gender identity. But developmental science tells a different story. A child’s brain, especially the part responsible for long-term judgment and decision-making, is not fully developed until around age 25. If young adults in their twenties are still learning how to navigate relationships, careers, and finances, how can an 11- or 12-year-old possibly consent to medical interventions that permanently alter their bodies?

A child’s interests—whether in sports, dolls, art, or science—do not signal a medical condition requiring hormones or surgery. As counselor Sasha Ayad has observed, our culture has confused gender expression with biological sex in ways that don’t make sense. A girl who prefers trucks or a boy who enjoys drawing doesn’t need medical intervention. They simply need the freedom to grow, mature, and become the unique men and women God designed them to be.

The Myth of Reversible Puberty Blockers

One of the most dangerous lies in this debate is that puberty blockers are harmless pause buttons. Advocates describe them as reversible, but the evidence tells a different story. These drugs were originally created to treat cancer and, in some cases, to chemically castrate sex offenders. When prescribed to children, they can leave permanent scars on the body:

– Bone health: Blocking puberty weakens bone density, leading to lifelong risk of fractures.
– Fertility: Beginning blockers at age 11 or 12 can make it impossible to have biological children.
– Sexual development: These drugs prevent natural genital growth, leaving many with underdeveloped organs and lifelong dysfunction.
– Brain development: Adolescence is a critical stage for mental maturity. Disrupting that natural process may impair cognition and emotional health.

Scripture warns against exchanging the truth of God for lies (Romans 1). Denying the natural development God designed is not compassionate—it is harmful.

Irreversible Surgeries: A Lifetime of Consequences

The media often repeats the claim that regret is rare. Yet the studies behind that statistic are shallow, tracking patients for only a year or two when regret usually emerges later. Many participants are lost to follow-up, meaning their struggles are erased from the data.

And what exactly are these surgeries?

– Male to Female (Vaginoplasty): This surgery removes the penis and testicles to construct an artificial vaginal cavity using skin grafts or intestinal tissue. Risks include infections, necrosis, chronic pain, loss of sensation, incontinence, and repeated revision surgeries. Fertility and natural function are lost forever.
– Female to Male (Phalloplasty or Metoidioplasty): These procedures involve mastectomies, hysterectomies, and attempts to build a pseudo-penis from skin grafts. Scarring is severe, complications are common, and the constructed anatomy rarely functions as promised. Fertility is gone, and dissatisfaction is high.

These are not simple cosmetic adjustments. They are radical, invasive surgeries with lifelong consequences. God’s Word reminds us, “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit?” (1 Corinthians 6:19). To permanently alter that temple, especially in children, is both a medical and a spiritual tragedy.

The Psychological and Spiritual Dimension

Many young people struggling with gender confusion are also facing depression, anxiety, autism spectrum conditions, or the aftermath of trauma. Instead of exploring these root issues, today’s medical establishment often pushes them straight toward hormones and surgery.

On top of that, the influence of peers and social media creates a powerful shaping force. TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube reward “transition stories” that frame gender change as brave and liberating. Algorithms then reinforce these ideas, feeding kids more of the same until they believe everyone their age is transitioning. Online communities pressure kids to adopt new pronouns or labels to belong, while celebrities and influencers normalize transgender identities as the pathway to happiness.

No wonder we’re seeing spikes of rapid-onset gender dysphoria, especially among teenage girls. Gender struggles are spreading socially, much like eating disorders did a generation ago. Vulnerable kids are absorbing messages that promise belonging but often lead to deeper confusion and pain. Scripture calls us not to conform to the world’s patterns (Romans 12:2), yet many of our children are being discipled more by TikTok than by truth.

Where Kids Get Access Without Parents Knowing

Perhaps the most alarming part of this issue is how children are being drawn into transgender ideology through schools and clinics—often without their parents ever knowing.

As a pastor in Colorado, we saw this firsthand. On several occasions, kids in our youth group were being discipled into trans ideology by teachers and staff at the local junior and senior high schools. Parents were left completely in the dark. In fact, school policies explicitly forbade staff from notifying parents if their child wanted to change genders or names at school. Families were blindsided when they eventually discovered the drastic changes their children had been hiding with the school’s help. The result was heartbreak and deep relational pain.

Some medical providers are no better. In many states, minors as young as 12 can consent to “gender-affirming care” without parental involvement. Planned Parenthood clinics and other providers offer cross-sex hormones after only a brief consultation, deliberately cutting parents out of the decision-making process. The very people entrusted by God to protect and guide their children are being sidelined, leaving families fractured and vulnerable kids at risk.

What the World Is Learning

Ironically, the very countries that once led the way in pediatric gender medicine are now retreating. Sweden has restricted treatments to research settings only. Finland now prioritizes psychological care over medical intervention. The United Kingdom shut down the Tavistock clinic after the Cass Review exposed serious failures and risks. Even the Netherlands, home of the widely praised Dutch Protocol, has begun tightening its standards.

Meanwhile, the United States lags behind. Our medical institutions cling to ideology rather than evidence. Leaked footage of American Medical Association leaders revealed they themselves admit they are “not experts” in the treatments they promote. Rather than practicing evidence-based medicine, they bow to activism—and children pay the price.

Conclusion: The Church Must Speak

When Jesus welcomed the children, He said, “Let the little children come to me” (Matthew 19:14). He did not hand them over to surgeons. He did not treat their developing bodies as problems to be solved. He welcomed them, protected them, and blessed them.

The church must do the same. We cannot remain silent while our culture experiments on its youngest and most vulnerable. We must speak clearly about the truth, expose the brutality of these drugs and surgeries, and educate our churches and communities about what is happening.

This is not a side issue. It is a moral and spiritual crisis. Children deserve to be safeguarded, not scarred. They deserve time to grow, not pressure to conform. And they deserve a church willing to stand in the gap, declaring with courage and conviction: Stop trans-ing our kids. Protect them, love them, and guard their future in Christ’s name.

References

D’Angelo, R., et al. The ethical implications of considering gender dysphoria as a mental disorder. International Open Access Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Report on evidence gaps in gender affirming care.

The Cass Review (UK).

Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare treatment guidelines revision (2022).

Finnish Council for Choices in Health Care recommendations.

Dutch Protocol original research and concerns from Amsterdam UMC.

Leaked AMA communications, The Daily Wire.

Video Sources: Sasha Ayad interview, Joe Rogan vs. Adam Conover debate, Ne-Yo commentary, AMA leaked footage.